May 4, 2015QU Women’s Lacrosse Hands Out Individual Awards at Annual Team CeremonyThe Quinnipiac University women’s lacrosse team announced its 2015 team awards in a ceremony held on Sunday, May 3. Awards for Outstanding Attack and Defensive Player were handed out along with honors for Most Improved player and the Becca Main Ultimate Bobcat Award. The team’s Most Valuable Player was recognized at the Quinnipiac University Athletics and Recreation Awards later that day at the TD Bank Sports Center.

April 30, 2015Kyra Ochwat, Vicki Kuhn and Kiera Kelly Named All-MAAC; 14 Bobcats Earn Academic RecognitionThree Bobcats – seniors Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, New York) and Vicki Kuhn (East Hampstead, New Hampshire) as well as freshman Kiera Kelly (West Islip, New York) – of the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team were tabbed with All-MAAC honors, as announced by the league office on Thursday night. Both Ochwat and Kuhn were named to the All-MAAC Second Team while Kelly earned a spot on the All-Rookie Team. In addition to the athletic awards, 14 Bobcats were recognized for their academic achievements as well.

April 22, 2015QU Women’s Lacrosse Drops 2015 Season Finale to Fairfield, 18-3The Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team fell to intrastate foe Fairfield, 18-3, on Wednesday afternoon at the QU Lacrosse Turf Field Complex in Hamden. Quinnipiac finishes the 2015 season at 2-14 overall and 1-7 in MAAC play while the Stags will head into the MAAC Tournament with the No. 2 overall seed and 12-4 record overall and 7-1 in league action.

April 20, 2015QU Women's Lacrosse Visits Conte West Hills Magnet School in New HavenSeveral members of the Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse team visited Conte West Hills Magnet School in New Haven on Monday, April 20, to teach fourth graders about the sport of lacrosse. The students are studying local Native American tribes and have learned that the sport of lacrosse was originally played by many tribes throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.

April 18, 2015QU Women's Lacrosse Falls to Siena, 14-9, on Senior DayThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team built a four-goal lead in the first half but couldn’t hold on as Siena surged past the Bobcats, 14-9, from the QU Lacrosse Turf Field on Saturday afternoon. Quinnipiac drops to 2-13 (1-6 MAAC) on the season, falling outside of playoff contention, while the Saints improve to 9-7 (4-3 MAAC) and are now guaranteed of a spot in the upcoming MAAC Tournament.

April 11, 2015QU Women's Lacrosse Falls at Home to Niagara, 16-11, in Coaches vs. Cancer GameThe Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team dropped a home MAAC contest to the Niagara Purple Eagles, 16-11, on Saturday afternoon from the QU Lacrosse Turf Field. Also of significance on Saturday was the Bobcats' home game was held in support of the American Cancer Society through the Coaches vs. Cancer initiative. Quinnipiac drops to 1-5 in MAAC play with the loss while Niagara moves to 2-3 in conference.

April 8, 2015QU Women’s Lacrosse Defeated By Iona, 16-7, in 2015 MAAC Road FinaleThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team was defeated by Iona College, 16-7, from Mazzella Field in New Rochelle, New York. The loss in the Bobcats’ 2015 MAAC road finale drops Quinnipiac to 1-4 in conference play while Iona picks up their first win in conference, moving to 1-4.

April 1, 2015Kyra Ochwat Becomes QU Women's Lacrosse All-Time Leading Scorer in 11-10 Double Overtime Loss to MonmouthHistory was made on the QU Lacrosse Turf Field on Wednesday but unfortunately the record-breaking moment wasn't enough to push Quinnipiac past Monmouth as the Bobcats were defeated by the Hawks, 11-10, in double overtime. Quinnipiac's offensive star senior Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, New York) became the all-time leading scorer in Quinnipiac women's lacrosse history with 195 career points, passing Sarah Allen '13 (194) for first place on the all-time list.

March 25, 2015QU Women’s Lacrosse Drops Non-Conference Finale to CCSU, 13-9Despite leading for most of the game, the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse game couldn’t close out the win as Central Connecticut State dispatched the Bobcats, 13-9, on Wednesday from Arute Field. The 2015 non-conference finale for Quinnipiac moves the Bobcats to 1-8 on the year while the Blue Devils improve to 3-6.

March 13, 2015QU Women’s Lacrosse Visits with Elementary Students at Helen Street SchoolA testament to its commitment to community service, the Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team took a trip to Helen Street School on Friday afternoon to do arts and crafts and participate in a reading activity with the students. The Bobcats visited the classrooms of Quinnipiac alums Lexi DeStefano ‘11, Kristen Wiggins ‘08 and Brooke Tunny-Farley ‘11, who all teach at the local Hamden school.

March 11, 2015QU Women’s Lacrosse Drops Non-Conference Game at Vermont, 15-7The wind was howling from Virtue Field but the Catamounts proved to be the tougher test for the Bobcats on Wednesday afternoon. Vermont defeated Quinnipiac, 15-7, in the 12th all-time meeting between these two regional foes. Quinnipiac drops to 0-6 on the year while Vermont climbs back over .500 at 4-3.

March 4, 2015QU Women’s Lacrosse Toppled By UConn, 18-8, in Non-Conference ShowdownThree Bobcats registered at least three points but the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team was defeated by in-state rival UConn, 18-8, on Wednesday afternoon from the QU Lacrosse Turf Field. Junior Kathleen DeVito (Glastonbury, Connecticut) tallied her second straight hat trick while Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, New York) finished with four points, prolonging her streak to 13 straight games with at least two points.

February 28, 2015QU Women's Lacrosse Comeback Bid Falls Short Against Binghamton, 11-8The Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team mounted a furious comeback on Saturday afternoon that fell just short as the Bobcats dropped a non-conference showdown against Binghamton, 11-8, from the QU Lacrosse Turf Field in Hamden. Quinnipiac’s loss drops the Bobcats to 0-3 on the season while Binghamton captures their first victory, moving to 1-1 on the year.

February 21, 2015QU Women's Lacrosse Drops 2015 Season Opener to Albany, 21-5The ferocious cold and wind wasn’t the only challenge the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team had to deal with on Saturday afternoon as regional power Albany stepped onto the QU Lacrosse Turf Field and defeated the Bobcats, 21-5, in the 2015 season opener for both teams.

January 29, 2015QU Women's Lacrosse Tabbed Fifth in MAAC Preseason Coaches' PollThe Quinnipiac University women’s lacrosse team was tabbed fifth in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Preseason Coaches’ Poll, announced by the league office on Thursday, January 29, 2015. The Bobcats return 20 student-athletes from last year’s squad that includes wide array of talent, each with the same goal in mind of winning the 2015 MAAC Championship.

November 16, 2014QU Women's Lacrosse Visits Students at Helen Street SchoolThe Quinnipiac University women’s lacrosse team visited elementary-aged students at Helen Street School on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 and joined in their Thanksgiving-themed activities for the day. The Bobcats visited the classrooms of Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse alums Laura Iannotti ’11 and Lexi DeStefano ’11, who both team at the local school in Hamden.

November 11, 2014QU Women's Lacrosse Announces 2015 ScheduleQuinnipiac women's lacrosse head coach Danie Caro released the Bobcats’ 2015 schedule on Tuesday which features non-conference games against traditionally dominant programs Albany (N.Y.) and UConn as well as a difficult eight-game MAAC slate that opens with a road matchup against reigning MAAC Champion and NCAA Tournament participant Canisius.

October 22, 2014QU Women's Lacrosse and Field Hockey Team Up for Community Service Event With Hamden Family UniversityThe Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse and field hockey teams both spent time with the Hamden Youth Group on Friday, Oct. 17 at the Hamden Fall Food Truck Festival. Both squads sent a bevy of players to the local event held at the Hamden Town Center Park as the student-athletes and staff members played games with the children of the Hamden Youth Group and kept the group well entertained throughout the afternoon.

August 26, 2014Women's Lacrosse Names Vicki Kuhn Captain for 2014-15 SeasonQuinnipiac women's lacrosse head coach Danie Caro and her staff has announced that senior defender Vicki Kuhn (East Hampstead, N.H.) has been named the team captain for the 2014-15 season. In addition, coach Caro has also named seniors Briana Fountain (Marshfield, Mass.) and Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, N.Y.) as the Bobcats' assistant captains for next season.

August 19, 2014Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse Earns IWLCA Academic Squad HonorsThe Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team was honored for a ninth consecutive year by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches' Association (IWLCA) and recognized with 2014 Academic Squad honors. Quinnipiac was one of 84 schools honored nationwide after posting a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

May 13, 2014QU Women's Lacrosse Announces 2014 Program AwardsThe Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team announced its 2014 team awards in a ceremony on May 2. Awards for outstanding attack and defensive player were handed out along with honors for most improved player and the Becca Main Ultimate Bobcat Award. The team’s Most Valuable Player was recognized at the Quinnipiac University Athletics and Recreation Awards event on May 4 at the TB Bank Sports Center.

May 1, 2014Kuhn, Ochwat, Babstock Named To All-MAAC Teams; 12 Players Named To All-Academic TeamQuinnipiac juniors Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, N.Y.) and Vicki Kuhn (East Hempstead, N.H.) were named to the All-MAAC First Team while senior Kelly Babstock (Mississauga, Ontario) was named to the All-Rookie team as announced today by the league office. The All-MAAC first team, second team, and All-Rookie teams were selected by a vote of the league coaches.

April 27, 2014Women's Lacrosse Falls To Niagara In Season Finale, 15-11The Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team finished the season with a 15-11 loss to the Niagara Purple Eagles on Sunday afternoon. The loss drops the Bobcats to 2-6 in their first year in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference while the win improves Niagara to 3-5 in conference play.

April 25, 2014Women's Lacrosse Wraps Up Season At Niagara On Sunday, April 27th at 12 PMThe Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team will wrap up the 2014 season when they travel to Lewiston, NY on Sunday, April 27th to take on Niagara. Quinnipiac will be looking for their third conference win of the year while the Purple Eagles will be looking for their third conference win of the season on Senior Day.

April 20, 2014Women's Lacrosse Raises $9,227 For Friends Of Jaclyn FoundationOver the last few weeks the women’s lacrosse program has raised money for the Friends Of Jaclyn Foundation. Starting from March 27 the program set a goal to raise $5,000 for the foundation. To date the team has nearly doubled their goal by raising $9,227.

April 16, 2014Women's Lacrosse Falls To In-State Rival FairfieldThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team suffered an 18-7 setback to their in-state conference rival the Fairfield Stags at Lessing Field in Fairfield, Conn. The loss drops Quinnipiac to 2-4 in conference play while Fairfield improves to 5-0 in MAAC play.

April 13, 2014Women's Lacrosse Falls To Marist In Overtime Thriller, 15-13The Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team made the final game at the Quinnipiac Lacrosse Field this season exciting as they battled the No. 1 team in the MAAC, the Marist Red Foxes, in an overtime classic. Marist would get the upper hand as they outscored Quinnipiac in two overtime periods 3-1 and captured their seventh straight victory, 15-13. Marist moves 9-2 overall and 4-0 in conference play while the Bobcats fall to 2-3 in conference play.

April 11, 2014Beyond The Field: Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse Senior Allison BoudreauAllison Boudreau, a member of Quinnipiac’s women’s lacrosse team, took nine days out of her schedule in February to help those in need. The senior nursing major from Canton, Mass., was able to complete this journey through an organization known as “Missions of Miracles”, a volunteer organization that specifically works to help the people of El Salvador.

April 10, 2014Women's Lacrosse Visits Conte West Hills Magnet School In New HavenSeveral members of the Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse team visited Conte West Hills Magnet School in New Haven this past Thursday, April 10, to teach fourth graders about the sport of lacrosse. The students are studying local Native American tribes and have learned that the sport of lacrosse was originally played by many tribes throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.

April 9, 2014Carey, Ochwat, Sneath Tally Hat Tricks In Women's Lacrosse's 15-9 Win Over IonaThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team scored 10 unanswered goals to pace the Bobcats to a 15-9 victory over Iona at the Quinnipiac Lacrosse Field on Wednesday afternoon. Six different players scored for the Bobcats as the offense matched their season high of 15 goals. Quinnipiac moves to 2-2 in MAAC play while Iona falls to 0-4 in conference play.

April 6, 2014Women's Lacrosse Defeated By Canisius in MAAC Clash, 23-15Despite filling the box score with a season-high of 15 goals on Sunday afternoon, the Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team fell short to Canisius, 23-15, in MAAC action at the QU Lacrosse Turf Field. The Bobcats featured 10 different players in the scoring column, five of which who scored twice, in the team's second conference loss of the season.

April 2, 2014Women's Lacrosse's Comeback Bid Falls Short To Monmouth, 10-9The Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team scored six straight second half goals to tie the game against Monmouth with just under eight minutes remaining, but a Hawks goal with just over six minutes remaining was the difference on Wednesday afternoon in West Long Branch. With the win Monmouth moves to 2-0 in MAAC play while the Bobcats fall to 1-1 in conference play.

March 29, 2014Devin Kelly's Goal With Two Minutes Remaining Pushes Women's Lacrosse Past Manhattan, 12-11Freshman Devin Kelly (Miller Place, N.Y.) scored the game winning goal with two minutes remaining to propel the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team to its first victory of the season and their first win as a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The Bobcats overcame a 10-6 second half deficit and scored two goals in the last five minutes as they defeated the Manhattan Jaspers, 12-11, at the Quinnipiac Lacrosse Field in Hamden. With the victory Quinnipiac moves to 1-0 in conference play while Manhattan falls to 0-1 in the MAAC and 2-7 overall.

March 23, 2014Women's Lacrosse Completes Six-Goal Comeback But Falls To Binghamton In Final Seconds, 9-8The Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team scored seven straight goals to take an 8-7 lead over Binghamton with two minutes remaining in the game, but fell 9-8 after Binghamton's Brianne Arthur scored her 28th and 29th goals of the season. Arthur scored off a free position with six seconds remaining to give the Bearcats a program best sixth win of the season. Quinnipiac wraps up non-conference play and will return home to face Manhattan on Saturday at 1 pm.

March 20, 2014DeVito Scores Two Goals In Women's Lacrosse's Loss To BryantFive different Bobcats registered points on Thursday afternoon, but the Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team was defeated by former conference rival Bryant, 18-5, at the Quinnipiac Lacrosse Field in Hamden. Sophomore Kathleen DeVito (Glastonbury, Conn.) scored a career high two goals for Quinnipiac.

March 9, 2014Women's Lacrosse Drops Home Opener To Hofstra, 13-7The Quinnipiac University women’s lacrosse team was dealt a 13-7 loss by Hofstra in its 2014 home opener at the Quinnipiac Lacrosse Turf Complex in Hamden, Conn. The loss drops Quinnipiac to 0-4 on the season while Hofstra improves to 5-2.

March 4, 2014Women's Lacrosse Visits Helen Street School On Tuesday, March 4thThe Quinnipiac University Women's Lacrosse team visited the kindergarten classes at Helen Street School on Tuesday to complete a Dr. Seuss themed reading and craft project. Former Bobcat Lexi DeStefano '11 teaches at Helen Street and worked with the team to coordinate the visit.

February 22, 2014Women's Lacrosse Falls To UConn In Season Opener, 17-7Five Bobcats registered points on Saturday afternoon, but the Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team was defeated by in-state rival UConn, 17-7, in its season-opener at George J Sherman Family Sports Complex in Storrs. Sophomore Aileen Carey (Long Beach, N.Y.) tallied a career high four points and scored her first career hat trick for Quinnipiac.

January 17, 2014Women's Lacrosse Announces 2014 ScheduleHamden, Conn– The Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team has 15 games on its regular season schedule for the 2014 season. The spring slate includes marquee match-ups against three 2013 NCAA Tournament participants.

October 4, 2013Women's Lacrosse Teams With Friends of Jaclyn Foundation To "Adopt" Catherine RoseHAMDEN, Conn – The Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse team held an "adoption ceremony" on Tuesday to welcome Catherine (Cat) Rose to the program. Cat has a Grade 4 Glioblastoma, an extremely rare brain tumor, and connected with the Bobcat family through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation (FoJ). FoJ was founded in 2005 by Denis and Lynda Murphy to improve the quality of life for children with pediatric brain tumors and their families by pairing them with college and high school athletic teams after their daughter Jaclyn was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.

September 26, 2013Women’s Lacrosse Visits Students at Helen Street SchoolHamden, Conn– The Quinnipiac University Women's Lacrosse team visited third graders at Helen Street School on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013 and joined in their haiku poem projects. Former Bobcat Laura Iannotti '11 teaches third graders at Helen Street and worked with the coaching staff to coordinate the event.

August 23, 2013Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse Earns IWLCA Academic Squad HonorsThe Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team was honored for an eighth consecutive year by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches' Association (IWLCA) and recognized with 2013 Academic Squad honors. Quinnipiac was one of 65 schools honored nationwide after posting a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

July 1, 2013Quinnipiac Joins The Metro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceThe Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Council of Presidents revealed with unanimous approval for Quinnipiac University to join the MAAC. Effective as of July 1, 2013, Quinnipiac is officially a member of the MAAC with competition slated for the 2013-14 academic year.

May 3, 2013Women's Lacrosse Announces 2013 Team AwardsThe Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team announced its 2013 team awards in a ceremony on Friday afternoon. Awards for outstanding attack and defensive player were handed out along with honors for most improved player and the Becca Main Ultimate Bobcat Award. The Bobcats finished the 2012 season with an 7-9 record overall and a 5-4 mark in NEC play. The entire team was also recognized for capturing their third consecutive Positive Play Championship for outstanding community service.

April 25, 2013NEC Recognizes Three Bobcats with All-Conference HonorsThe Quinnipiac University women’s lacrosse team had three players named to the All-Conference teams, announced on Thursday, April 25, 2013 by Northeast Conference officials. Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) and Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, N.Y.) were tabbed to the NEC’s First Team, while Vicki Kuhn (East Hampstead, N.H.) was named to the NEC’s Second Team.

April 24, 2013Women's Lacrosse Raises Over $6,500 for American Cancer SocietyHead coach Danie Caro has announced the Quinnipiac University Women's Lacrosse team's final fundraising total for their "Stick It To Cancer" event held on the weekend of April 5-7, 2013. The Bobcats raised $6,680.50 through the CT Coaches vs. Cancer program. All donations directly benefited the American Cancer Society.

April 22, 2013Women’s Lacrosse Welcomes Hoosick Falls Lacrosse for Positive Play ProgramSeveral members of the Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse team met with the Hoosick Falls (NY) Varsity Lacrosse team on Saturday afternoon as part of the Athletic Department's Positive Play initiative. The Bobcats spoke about life as collegiate student-athletes, as well as advising the high school athletes about the importance of teamwork, communication, and accountability on the playing field.

April 22, 2013Sarah Allen Named NEC Player of the WeekSenior Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) of the Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse team was named the Northeast Conference Player of the Week, announced on Monday April 22, 2013. The Glastonbury, Conn. native was instrumental for the Bobcats this past weekend, leading the team with 15 points on five goals and 10 assists in two games.

April 21, 2013Women’s Lacrosse Finishes Regular Season with Victory over Saint Francis University, 20-8; Toomey Nets Her 100th Career Goal in WinSenior Lianne Toomey (Hicksville, NY) collected the 100th goal of her career on Sunday afternoon as the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team defeated the Saint Francis University Red Flash, 20-8, on Senior Day. Despite the win, the Bobcats playoff chances were dashed as Bryant earned the No. 3 seed with a win over Mount St. Mary’s who landed the No. 4 and final playoff spot. The Bobcats finish the 2013 season at 7-9 with a 5-4 mark in NEC action. The loss for the Red Flash drops them to 4-13 overall and 1-8 against NEC opponents.

April 19, 2013Bobcats Keep Playoffs Hope Alive with 16-15 Win Over Robert MorrisSarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) dished out a game-high six assists and Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, N.Y.) had five goals as the Quinnipiac University women’s lacrosse team kept its playoff hopes alive with a 16-15 win over Robert Morris Friday afternoon at the QU Lacrosse Turf Field. The Bobcats improve to 4-4 on the season but still need a win on Sunday and help around the league for a chance in the NEC Tournament.

April 14, 2013Women’s Lacrosse Suffers Tough One-Goal Loss to Mount St. Mary’s, 10-9Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, N.Y.) matched a game-high with five points on Sunday afternoon, but the Quinnipiac University women’s lacrosse team suffered a heartbreaking defeat, 10-9, to Mount St. Mary’s at Waldron Family Stadium. With the loss, Quinnipiac falls below .500 in conference play to 3-4 and will need two wins and some help around the league for a chance in the NEC Tournament.

April 12, 2013Women’s Lacrosse Falls to Monmouth in NEC Action, 11-7Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse senior Lianne Toomey (Hicksville, N.Y.) netted three goals for the third straight game on Friday afternoon, but it was the Monmouth Hawks who came away with an 11-7 victory at Kessler Field to remain unbeaten in Northeast Conference play. With the loss, the Bobcats fall to 3-3 in NEC action.

April 10, 2013Women's Lacrosse Visits Local New Haven SchoolSeveral members of the Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse team visited Conte Hills West Magnet School in New Haven this past Tuesday, April 9, to teach fourth graders about the sport of lacrosse. The students are studying local Native American tribes and have learned that the sport of lacrosse was originally played by many tribes throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.

April 7, 2013Sarah Allen Sets Program Record for Career Points; Women's Lacrosse Defeats Wagner, 13-7Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) added another piece of hardware to her collection on Sunday afternoon, while helping the Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team to its second straight NEC win with a 13-7 decision over Wagner College at the QU Lacrosse Turf Field. Allen tallied four points on a goal and three assists to become the program's all-time leader in career points.

April 5, 2013Women's Lacrosse Downs LIU Brooklyn, 20-11Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) finished with four goals and five assists for a career high of nine points on Friday afternoon, as the Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team climbed back to the .500 mark in conference play with a 20-11 victory over LIU Brooklyn at the QU Lacrosse Turf Field.

April 2, 2013Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse: Together, We Can Stick It to CancerEach and every member of the Quinnipiac University Women’s Lacrosse team has been affected by cancer in some way. On Friday, April 5 at 3 p.m. against Long Island University and on Sunday, April 7 at 1 p.m. against Wagner University, the women’s lacrosse team will be fighting back against cancer. The Bobcats have organized a “Stick it to Cancer Weekend” and each player will be dedicating their play this weekend to a special person that has been affected by cancer.

March 30, 2013Quinnipiac Women’s Lacrosse Drops 10-9 Decision to Central Connecticut StateSophomore Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, N.Y.) carried the Bobcats offense, matching her career high with six points off three goals and three assists but it wasn’t enough as the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team fell to the Central Connecticut Blue Devils, 10-9, on Saturday from Arute Field. With the loss Quinnipiac drops to 3-7 overall and 1-2 against NEC opponents. The intrastate rival picked up their fifth straight victory and remain undefeated in conference play as they stand at 6-5 overall and 4-0 in the NEC.

March 28, 2013Blois’ Late Game Heroics Send Women’s Lacrosse Past Bryant, 16-15Freshman Maria Blois (Cheshire, Conn.) netted the game-winning goal with just 10 seconds remaining on Thursday night, as the Quinnipiac University women’s lacrosse team outlasted Bryant University, 16-15, at Bulldog Stadium in Smithfield, R.I. The Bobcats, now 1-1 in NEC play, received hat tricks from three different players, including a season high seven points from senior Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.)

March 22, 2013Women's Lacrosse Drops NEC Home-Opener To Sacred Heart, 10-8Everything was clicking for the Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team through the first 25 minutes but the Pioneers came storming back from a 5-1 deficit to eventually come away with a 10-8 victory from the QU Lacrosse Turf Complex on Friday afternoon. The Bobcats were paced by senior Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) who pumped in three goals for her second career hat trick and first since March 21, 2010. The Bobcats drop their Northeast Conference opener for the first time since 2008 as they fall to 2-6 (0-1 NEC) while Sacred Heart picks up their first victory of the season and improve to 1-5 (1-0 NEC).

March 17, 2013Women’s Lacrosse Outlasted by CAA Foe Hofstra, 12-8Michaela Tinsley (Shrewsbury, Mass.) recorded a hat trick and Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) tallied three assists on Sunday afternoon, but the Quinnipiac University women’s lacrosse team dropped a non-conference clash to Hofstra, 12-8, at James M. Shuart Stadium in Hampstead, N.Y.

March 15, 2013Women’s Lacrosse Visits Helen Street SchoolThe Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse team visited Helen Street School in Hamden on Thursday, March 14, to help the third graders of Laura Iannotti's class celebrate the end of CMT testing. Iannotti, a Quinnipiac alum and four-time member of the women’s lacrosse squad, invited the Bobcats to participate in an afternoon of ice cream sundaes and puzzles.

March 15, 2013Women’s Lacrosse Falls to Brown, 16-7Sophomore Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, N.Y.) recorded her third hat trick of the season on Friday afternoon, but the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team was defeated by Brown University, 16-7, on Stevenson Field in Providence, R.I. With the loss, Quinnipiac falls to 2-4 overall while the hosting Bears picked up their fifth win in six tries.

March 12, 2013Women’s Lacrosse Falls to Fairfield, 16-4The Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team was defeated by future MAAC foe Fairfield, 16-4, on a rainy Tuesday afternoon at Alumni Field in Fairfield. The loss drops Quinnipiac's record to 2-3 on the year, while the Stags improve to 4-3 overall.

March 11, 2013Women’s Lacrosse Goalie Samantha Tilts Named NEC Player of the WeekSophomore Samantha Tilts (Port Washington, N.Y.) of the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team was named the Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Week, announced on Monday March 11, 2013. The Port Washington, N.Y. native was instrumental for the Bobcats, leading the team to two non-conference wins on the road.

March 9, 2013Maria Blois Nets Winner in Final Seconds; Women’s Lacrosse Storms Back to Tip Vermont, 12-11The Quinnipiac University women’s lacrosse team mounted a furious comeback on Saturday afternoon, as the Bobcats erased a five-goal deficit, including the game-winner with just 2.5 seconds left, to defeat the University of Vermont, 12-11, at Virtue Field. Freshman Maria Blois (Cheshire, Conn.) scored in the waning seconds to lift Quinnipiac to a second straight win in thrilling fashion.

March 2, 2013Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse Falls to UConn, 20-6The Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team fell to the University of Connecticut, 20-6, in a non-conference match-up at the Quinnipiac Lacrosse Turf Complex in Hamden, Conn. With the loss, Quinnipiac drops to 0-2 on the young season while their Big East opponent improves to 3-0.

February 27, 2013Allen Sets Program Record For Career Assists; Women’s Lacrosse Falls to Yale in Season-Opener, 19-12Five Bobcats registered multiple-points on Wednesday afternoon, but the Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team was defeated by cross-town rival Yale, 19-12, in its home-opener at the QU Lacrosse Turf Field on Mount Carmel Campus. One of the five players with multiple points was senior Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.), who handed out two helpers to become the program's all-time leader in career assists.

February 13, 2013Women’s Lacrosse Ready to Embark on 2013 ScheduleQuinnipiac women’s lacrosse head coach Danie Caro and the Bobcats are geared up and ready for the 2013 schedule. This spring's 16-game slate features matchups against six different conferences - including the likes of the BIG EAST, MAAC, America East, Ivy League and Colonial. The Bobcats are scheduled to host eight of those at the QU Lacrosse Turf Field on Mount Carmel Campus.

February 6, 2013Women’s Lacrosse Tabbed Second In NEC Preseason PollThe Quinnipiac University women’s lacrosse team was selected to finish second in the 2013 Northeast Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll, announced on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 by the league office. Quinnipiac is coming off yet another impressive season in 2012, where the Bobcats earned a share of the regular season title with a 7-2 record in Northeast Conference play.

January 23, 2013Women’s Lacrosse Sarah Allen Featured in New England Lacrosse JournalQuinnipiac University women's lacrosse senior Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) was featured on the New England Lacrosse Journal’s website on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. The story, written by Patrick McIntyre, features the top 13 players of the 2013 season and highlights Allen as a player to watch for the upcoming 2013 season.

January 22, 2013Women's Lacrosse Completes Winter Reading Project At Helen Street SchoolThe Quinnipiac University Women’s Lacrosse team visited third graders at Helen Street School on Friday to complete a winter reading project. Former Bobcat Laura Iannotti ’11 teaches at Helen Street and worked with the coaching staff to coordinate the visit. “Anytime we can get to work with children, we always have fun,” said head coach Danie Caro. “It’s an amazing experience for our student-athletes to interact with young children in a classroom environment. And I think the elementary students really enjoy seeing college athletes and getting to talk to them about their sport.”

September 26, 2012Women's Lacrosse Donates To Helen Street School Recess ProgramMembers of the Quinnipiac University women’s lacrosse team recently enjoyed a trip to the Helen Street School in Hamden, as part of QU's Positive Play Initiative, designed to encourage community service by Quinnipiac's student-athletes, coaches and staff.

September 4, 2012Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse Earns IWLCA Academic Squad HonorsThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team was honored for a seventh consecutive year by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches’ Award (IWLCA) as a 2012 Academic Squad. Quinnipiac was one of 42 schools honored nationwide after posting a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

July 26, 2012Junior Sarah Allen Sets All-Time NCAA Division I Assists Per Game RecordQuinnipiac University women's lacrosse junior Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) completed one of the most impressive campaigns in Bobcats history this past year, yet remains composed and humble about her tremendous accomplishments throughout the season. Allen was recognized as the 2012 NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Statistical Champion in two categories; assists and assists per game. In the coming months, Allen and the Quinnipiac Department of Athletics and Recreation will receive a plaque and a trophy for her remarkable achievements.

May 4, 2012Women's Lacrosse Announces 2012 Team AwardsThe Quinnipiac University women’s lacrosse team announced its 2012 team awards in a ceremony on Friday afternoon. Awards for outstanding attack, midfield, and defensive player were handed out along with honors for most improved player and the Becca Main Ultimate Bobcat Award. The Bobcats finished the 2012 season with an 8-8 record and a share of the NEC regular season title.

April 27, 2012No. 2 Women's Lacrosse Matches Up Against No. 3 Monmouth In NEC Semifinals On Friday At 3:30 PMThe No. 2-seeded Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team (8-7, 7-2 NEC) will face the No. 3-seeded Monmouth Hawks (7-10, 6-3) in its Northeast Conference Semifinals matchup, on Friday, April 27 at 3:30 p.m. at Campus Field in Fairfield, Conn. The 2012 Regular Season Co-Champion Bobcats make their ninth-consecutive NEC playoff appearance, and look to defend their 2011 NEC Title.

April 27, 2012No. 2 Women's Lacrosse Falls To No. 3 Monmouth, 9-4, In NEC SemifinalsThe No. 2-seeded Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team was defeated by No. 3-seeded Monmouth, 9-4, in the Northeast Conference Semifinals on Friday afternoon in Fairfield, Conn. With the loss, the Bobcats finish their season with an 8-8 overall record, while the Hawks move on to the NEC Championship Game with an 8-10 overall record.

April 26, 2012Women's Lacrosse Takes Home Three-Of-Four Major Awards At Annual NEC BanquetThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team was awarded three of the four major awards at the Northeast Conference’s end-of-year banquet, held on Thursday, April 26 by tournament host Sacred Heart at the Trumbull Marriot. Senior midfielder Marissa Caroleo (North Babylon, N.Y.) took home her second consecutive NEC Player of the Year award, while senior midfielder Devon Gibney (Hopkinton, Mass.) was named the NEC’s Defensive Player of the Year and freshman attacker Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, N.Y) earned NEC Rookie of the Year honors. Joining Caroleo and Gibney as NEC First-Team members is fellow senior defender Kim Davis (Darien, Conn.), as well as junior attacker Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.).

April 22, 2012Women's Lacrosse Hosts Bryant On Senior Day, Sunday At 12 PMThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team (8-6, 7-1 NEC) hosts its final game of the regular season when Bryant (5-10, 4-4 NEC) comes to town on Sunday, April 22 at 12 p.m. The Bobcats are coming off a 14-11 victory over Central Connecticut on Friday, April 20, helping them retain sole possession of first place in league play. Senior Marissa Caroleo (North Babylon, N.Y.) and junior Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) were the stars for the Bobcats once again, as they combined for 11 points on the afternoon. Senior goalie Noelle Martello (Westbury, N.Y.) turned away 10 shots in goal for her sixth victory of the season.

April 22, 2012Women's Lacrosse Falls To Bryant On Senior Day, 8-6The Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team was defeated by Northeast Conference opponent Bryant, 8-6, on Sunday afternoon at Quinnipiac Lacrosse Turf Field in Hamden, Conn. With the loss, Quinnipiac finishes the regular season with a 7-2 NEC record (8-7 overall), while Bryant improves to 5-4 in league play and 6-10 overall.

April 20, 2012Women's Lacrosse Overpowers Central Connecticut, 14-11The Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team moved one step closer to clinching the No. 1 seed in the Northeast Conference Tournament, downing NEC opponent Central Connecticut, 14-11, on Friday afternoon at QU Lacrosse Turf Field in Hamden, Conn. Senior Marissa Caroleo (North Babylon, N.Y.) led the offense with five goals on the afternoon, while junior Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) finished with a game-high six points on one goal and five assists. Quinnipiac improves to 7-1 in NEC action and 8-6 overall, while Central Connecticut drops to 5-3 in league play and 7-8 overall.

April 17, 2012Women's Lacrosse Hosts North Haven Youth Lacrosse ClinicThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team hosted a clinic for over 60 youth players from the North Haven Youth Lacrosse Club on Sunday following their game against Fairfield. The Bobcats taught basic stick skills, individual offensive and defensive concepts, and worked on game situations with the youth players, who ranged in age from 8 – 15 years old.

April 15, 2012Women's Lacrosse Falls To Fairfield, 11-5The Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team was defeated by non-conference opponent Fairfield, 11-5, on Sunday afternoon in Hamden, Conn. The loss drops Quinnipiac’s overall record to 7-6, while Fairfield improves to 10-3 overall.

April 13, 2012Women's Lacrosse Visits Sacred Heart On Friday At 4 PM; Hosts Fairfield On Sunday At 12 PMThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team (7-4, 6-0 NEC) takes its undefeated Northeast Conference mark on the road when it travels to face Sacred Heart (4-8, 3-3 NEC) on Friday, April13 at 4 p.m. The Bobcats then step out of conference action for a home game against Fairfield (8-3, 3-0 MAAC) on Sunday at 12 p.m. at QU Lacrosse Turf Field in Hamden, Conn.

April 13, 2012Women's Lacrosse Drops Season's First NEC Contest; Nipped By Sacred Heart, 10-9Despite a game-high four assists from junior Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.), the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team was unable to complete the comeback on Friday afternoon in Fairfield, Conn., as the squad was edged by Northeast Conference opponent Sacred Heart, 10-9. With the loss, Quinnipiac drops its first NEC contest of the season and now stands at 6-1 in league play (7-5 overall), while the win improves Sacred Heart’s conference record to 5-2 and its overall mark to 6-7.

April 13, 2012Women's Lacrosse Visits Conte West Magnet SchoolAs part of Quinnipiac’s Positive Play Program, the Quinnipiac Women’s Lacrosse team visited Conte Hills West Magnet School in New Haven this past Monday to teach fourth graders about the sport of Lacrosse. The students are in the midst of an in-depth unit on local Native American tribes and have learned that the sport of lacrosse was originally played by many tribes throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.

April 9, 2012Noelle Martello Named NEC Co-Defensive Player Of The WeekQuinnipiac women’s lacrosse senior goalie Noelle Martello (Westbury, N.Y.) has been named Northeast Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday, April 9. The selection marks Martello’s first of the season (and second of her career), following a week in which she allowed just eight goals on 26 shots.

April 7, 2012Bobcats Visit NEC Foe Robert Morris On Saturday, April 7 At 11 AMThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team (6-4, 5-0 NEC) looks to remain perfect in conference action when it travels to face Robert Morris (4-8, 2-2 NEC) on Saturday, April 7 at 11 a.m. The Bobcats are coming off a 14-4 victory on Thursday April 5 against Saint Francis (Pa.), maintaining their unblemished 11-0 all-time record against the Red Flash.

April 7, 2012Michaela Tinsley's Late Goal Leads Women's Lacrosse Past Robert Morris, 6-5Sophomore Michaela Tinsley (Shrewsbury, Mass.) buried the game-winner with 3:24 remaining in the contest off junior Sarah Allen’s (Glastonbury, Conn.) game-high fourth assist, lifting the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team to the one-goal victory over Robert Morris, 6-5, on Saturday afternoon in Moon Township, Pa. Quinnipiac stretches its win streak to six games, and improves to 6-0 in the NEC and 7-4 overall. The Colonials fall to 2-3 in league action and 4-9 overall.

April 5, 2012Sarah Allen Breaks Program's Single Season Assists Record As Women's Lacrosse Defeats Saint Francis (Pa.), 14-4Junior Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) became the program’s all-time single season assists leader on Thursday afternoon during the team’s 14-4 victory over Saint Francis (Pa.), dishing out a game-high seven assists to give her an incredible 48 helpers in just 10 games played. Allen breaks Katie Latonick’s single season assist total of 44 (set in both 2009 and 2010), and is currently the NCAA leader with 4.80 assists per game. With the win, the Bobcats improve to 5-0 in NEC action with the victory (6-4 overall), while the Red Flash drop to 0-4 in league play and 2-10 overall.

April 2, 2012Sarah Allen And Kyra Ochwat Garner NEC Weekly AwardsQuinnipiac women’s lacrosse junior Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) and freshman Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, N.Y.) have been named Northeast Conference Co-Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively, as announced by the league on Monday, April 2. This marks Allen’s second-consecutive Co-Player of the Week selection and is Ochwat’s third career Rookie of the Week honors.

April 1, 2012Women's Lacrosse Wins Fourth Straight; Defeats Monmouth, 13-8Freshman Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, N.Y.) netted a career-high six goals and junior Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) added a game-high six assists, leading the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team to a 13-8 victory over Northeast Conference opponent Monmouth on Sunday afternoon at QU Lacrosse Turf Field. The Bobcats’ fourth-straight NEC win improves its conference record to 4-0, as they eclipse the .500 mark for the first time this season, now holding a 5-4 overall record. With the loss, Monmouth drops to 3-9 overall and 2-2 in the NEC.

March 31, 2012Women's Lacrosse Hosts Monmouth In NEC Showdown On Sunday, April 1 At 12 PMThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team looks for its second consecutive weekend sweep when it hosts Northeast Conference opponent Monmouth on Sunday, April 1 at 12 p.m. at QU Lacrosse Turf Field in Hamden, Conn. The Bobcats defeated Mount St. Mary’s, 12-10, their last time out on Friday, March 30, winning their third-straight NEC matchup of the season.

March 30, 2012Women's Lacrosse Hosts NEC Opponents Mount St. Mary's And Monmouth This WeekendThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team (3-4, 2-0 NEC) hosts NEC opponents Mount St. Mary’s (3-7, 2-0 NEC) and Monmouth (2-8, 1-1 NEC) in matchups this weekend on Friday, March 30 and Sunday, April 1. Friday’s game against the Mountaineers is set for a 3 p.m. start while Sunday’s game against the Hawks will begin at 12 p.m.

March 30, 2012Marissa Caroleo Becomes Program's All-Time Goals Leader As Women's Lacrosse Downs Mount St. Mary's, 12-10Led by senior Marissa Caroleo’s (North Babylon, N.Y.) four-point afternoon, the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team came back to defeat Northeast Conference opponent Mount St. Mary’s, 12-10, on Friday afternoon at QU Lacrosse Turf Field. With her third goal of the contest, Caroleo became the program’s all-time leader in career goals scored, surpassing Marta Waldron’s (2002) total of 125 tallies. With the win, Quinnipiac remains unbeaten in NEC action (3-0) and evens its overall record to 4-4. Mount St. Mary’s drops to 2-1 in league play and 3-8 overall.

March 26, 2012Sarah Allen Named NEC Women's Lacrosse Co-Player Of The WeekQuinnipiac women’s lacrosse junior attacker Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) has been named Northeast Conference Co-Player of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday, March 26. The selection, which marks Allen’s first of her career, comes following an amazing 19 point week in which the junior collected two goals and 17 assists in just three games played.

March 25, 2012Women's Lacrosse Downs Wagner, 19-8, For Season's First NEC VictorySenior Devon Gibney (Hopkinton, Mass.) and sophomore Michaela Tinsley (Shrewsbury, Mass.) each scored a game-high four goals, as the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team defeated NEC opponent Wagner, 19-8, for its first conference victory of the season on Friday afternoon at Wagner Field. Junior Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) also added a team-high five assists, collecting six total points in the game, helping the Bobcats improve to 2-4 (1-0 NEC) on the season. With the loss Wagner falls to 0-1 in the NEC and 5-4 overall.

March 23, 2012Women's Lacrosse Opens NEC Play On The Road Against Wagner And LIU Brooklyn This WeekendThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team (1-4, 0-0 NEC) opens its 2012 Northeast Conference schedule this upcoming weekend when it travels to face Wagner (5-3, 0-0 NEC) on Friday, March 23 and LIU Brooklyn (0-7, 0-0 NEC) on Sunday, March 25. Friday’s game against the Seahawks will begin at 3 p.m., while Sunday’s game against the Blackbirds is set for a 5 p.m. start.

March 21, 2012Women's Lacrosse Defeated By Vermont, 18-9Senior Marissa Caroleo (North Babylon, N.Y.) sniped a game-high six goals, but the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team lost its first home contest of the season to non-conference opponent Vermont, 18-9, on Wednesday, March 21 at Quinnipiac Lacrosse Turf Field. Quinnipiac falls to 1-4 on the season with the loss, while Vermont improves to 6-2 on the year.

March 19, 2012Kyra Ochwat Named NEC Women's Lacrosse Rookie Of The WeekQuinnipiac women’s lacrosse freshman attacker Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, N.Y.) has been named Northeast Conference Rookie of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday, March 19. This marks Ochwat’s second-career Rookie of the Week selection, as she was previously honored by the league earlier this season on Monday, Feb. 27.

March 18, 2012Brown Defeats Women's Lacrosse, 20-15Despite junior Lianne Toomey (Hicksville, N.Y.) matching her career-high with four goals scored, the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team fell to non-conference opponent Brown, 20-15, on Sunday afternoon in Providence, R.I. With the loss, Quinnipiac’s record now stands at 1-3, while Brown improves to 3-3 on the season.

March 15, 2012Women's Lacrosse Falls To Denver, 19-6The Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team was defeated by Denver, 19-6, on Thursday afternoon at Barton Stadium in Denver, Colo. The loss drops Quinnipiac’s record to 1-2 on the year, while Denver improves to 2-1 overall.

March 12, 2012Caroleo's Eight Goals Carries Women's Lacrosse Past St. Mary's (Calif.), 18-14Led by senior Marissa Caroleo’s (North Babylon, N.Y.) career-high eight goals, the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team defeated St. Mary’s (Calif.), 18-14, for its first win of the season on Monday afternoon in Denver, Colo. Caroleo’s first goal of the 2012 season also doubled as her 100th career tally, moving her into fourth place on Quinnipiac’s all-time scoring list. The win improves Quinnipiac to a 1-1 overall record on the young season, while St. Mary’s falls to 1-6 on the season.

March 12, 2012Women's Lacrosse Volunteers At Helen Street SchoolOver the past few weeks, members of the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team have volunteered their services at the Helen Street School in Hamden, assisting its students in their preparation for the Connecticut Mastery Tests (CMT’s). The afterschool program, initiated by former Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse player Laura Iannotti ’11, primarily focused on providing the students with an opportunity to partake in practice reading assessments for the CMT’s.

March 6, 2012Student-Athletes Make Guest Appearance At Celentano Museum Academy CMT Pep RallyMembers of the women’s golf, field hockey, women’s lacrosse and women’s track and field teams participated in the 2012 CMT Pep Rally on Friday morning at the Celentano Academy Museum. Student-athletes motivated elementary school students through a series of activities, educating them on the importance of CMT preparation.

February 25, 2012Women's Lacrosse Falls To Connecticut In Season Opener, 18-6Freshman Kyra Ochwat (Farmingdale, N.Y.) netted her first three collegiate goals and junior Lianne Toomey (Hicksville, N.Y.) also added three points on a goal and two assists, but the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team fell to non-conference opponent Connecticut, 18-6, in its season opener on Saturday afternoon in Storrs, Conn. Quinnipiac begins its season with an 0-1 record, while Connecticut improves to 2-0 overall.

February 8, 2012Women's Lacrosse Picked To Repeat As NEC Champions In Preseason Coaches' PollThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team has been selected to repeat as Northeast Conference Champions for the upcoming 2012 season, as announced by the League on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The Bobcats received six first-place votes, while Mount St. Mary’s (two votes), Monmouth (one vote) and Sacred Heart (one vote) garnered the remaining first-place votes.

January 20, 2012Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Danie Caro Highlighted In New England Lacrosse JournalQuinnipiac women’s lacrosse head coach Danie Caro has been highlighted by the New England Lacrosse Journal as one of 20 people that will make an impact in the lacrosse community during the upcoming 2012 season. The article, composed by NELJ staff writers, is published both on NELJ’s website as well as in its most recent January hardcopy issue.

November 23, 2011Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Danie Caro Awarded 2011 IWLCA President's CupQuinnipiac women’s lacrosse head coach Danie Caro has been honored with this year’s Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Association’s (IWLCA) President’s Cup Award, as announced by the organization on Thursday, Nov. 17. The President’s Cup is awarded yearly to the individual who demonstrates the drive and determination towards the development, promotion, and enhancement of intercollegiate women’s lacrosse. In addition to the President’s Cup Award, Caro also received recognition at this year’s banquet for earning her 100th career victory during the 2011 season.

October 28, 2011Women's Lacrosse Supports Bawa Health InitiativeThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Bawa Health Initiative in conjunction with the team’s home fall lacrosse tournament this coming Saturday, Oct. 29. The Bawa Health Initiative is an independent non-profit charitable organization established to provide primary health care to residents of Bawa.

October 25, 2011Women's Lacrosse Visits Local Elementary SchoolThe Quinnipiac Women's lacrosse team visited West Woods School in Hamden last Friday evening as part of the Athletic Department's Positive Play program. The Bobcats helped out with the school's Haunted House, assisted with craft projects and did face painting with the students.

October 4, 2011Devon Gibney And Marissa Caroleo Named Women's Lacrosse Captains For 2012Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse head coach Danie Caro has announced that seniors Devon Gibney (Hopkinton, Mass.) and Marissa Caroleo (North Babylon, N.Y.) will serve as captains for the 2011-12 season. Caroleo, the reigning 2011 Northeast Conference Player of the Year, and Gibney, the 2011 NEC Tournament MVP, will lead the Bobcats following the team’s first-ever NEC Tournament Championship season in 2011.

August 25, 2011Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse Honored As 2010-11 IWLCA Academic SquadThe Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team has been named to the 2010-11 Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches’ Association (IWLCA) Academic Squad, as announced earlier this week. The Bobcats are one of six schools to represent the Northeast Conference on the annual list, which awarded 56 Division I teams in total. Teams must accumulate a 3.0 GPA or higher during the 2010-11 academic year to qualify for the honor.

June 6, 2011Women's Lacrosse Kaitlyn Kelly To Play In IWLCA Senior All-Star GameHAMDEN, Conn. - Quinnipiac women's lacrosse senior defender Kaitlyn Kelly (North Massapequa, N.Y.) has been selected to play in the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) senior all-star game, which is scheduled to be played on Saturday, June 11 in Downingtown, Pa. at the United Sports Training Center. Kelly, who is the sole representative of the Northeast Conference in the weekend's upcoming game, is one of five defenders that will play for the North Squad in the North versus South matchup.

May 26, 2011Women's Lacrosse Junior Marissa Caroleo Named To IWLCA Northeast Region Second TeamHAMDEN, Conn. - Quinnipiac women's lacrosse junior Marissa Caroleo (North Babylon, N.Y.) has been named to the 2011 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Northeast Region Second Team, as announced on Thursday afternoon. Caroleo, the sole representative of the Northeast Conference on an IWLCA Regional Team this season, joins senior Kaitlyn Kelly (North Massapequa, N.Y.) as the only other player in program-history to receive a spot on the IWLCA's national postseason team.

May 11, 2011Quinnipiac Women's Lacrosse Announces 2011 Team AwardsHAMDEN, Conn. - The Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team announced its 2011 team awards in a ceremony Wednesday afternoon. Awards for outstanding attack, midfielder, and defensive player were handed out along with honors for most improved player and the Becca Main Kohli Ultimate Bobcat Award. The Bobcats finished the 2011 season with a 13-5 record after winning their first Northeast Conference (NEC) Championship on their home field on May 1, 2011.

May 7, 2011Women's Lacrosse Falls To Navy, 20-5, In NCAA Play-In GameANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team fell to Navy, 20-5, in the program's first-ever NCAA Play-In Game on Saturday afternoon at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Bobcats finish arguably their most successful season in program-history with a 13-5 overall record after finishing the Northeast Conference regular season in first place with an 8-1 record. The NEC Tournament Champions were unable to prevent the Patriot League Champion Navy squad from advancing to their second-consecutive NCAA Tournament berth, as the Midshipmen improve to 15-5 on the year.

May 1, 2011Women's Lacrosse Captures NEC Championship With 15-3 Win Over Mount St. Mary'sHAMDEN, Conn. - The Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team earned its first-ever Northeast Conference Tournament Championship with a 15-3 victory over Mount St. Mary's on Sunday afternoon at the Quinnipiac Field Hockey & Lacrosse Turf Field. Bobcats' junior midfielder and tournament MVP, Devon Gibney (Hopkinton, Mass.), led the way with six goals and one assist to provide Quinnipiac with its 13th victory of the season, matching its all-time program-high. Quinnipiac's overall record now stands at 13-4, while Mount St. Mary's finishes its season with an 8-11 overall record.

April 29, 2011Women's Lacrosse Advances To NEC Championship With 18-9 Victory Over Sacred HeartLed by senior Lauren Matuszczak's (East Longmeadow, Mass.) career-high 10 point game, the No. 1-seeded Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team defeated No. 4-seeded Sacred Heart on Friday to earn a spot in the Northeast Conference Championship Game on Sunday afternoon. With the win, Quinnipiac returns to the NEC Championship Game for the fourth-consecutive season and will face No. 3-seed Mount St. Mary's, which defeated No. 2-seed Robert Morris, 13-8, in the second semifinals contest of the day at Quinnipiac Field Hockey & Lacrosse Turf Field. Quinnipiac improves to 12-4 on the season, while Sacred Heart finishes its year with a 6-11 overall record.

April 29, 2011Women's Lacrosse Advances To NEC Championship With 18-9 Victory Over Sacred HeartHAMDEN, Conn. - Led by senior Lauren Matuszczak's (East Longmeadow, Mass.) career-high 10 point game, the No. 1-seeded Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team defeated No. 4-seeded Sacred Heart on Friday to earn a spot in the Northeast Conference Championship Game on Sunday afternoon. With the win, Quinnipiac returns to the NEC Championship Game for the fourth-consecutive season and will face No. 3-seed Mount St. Mary's, which defeated No. 2-seed Robert Morris, 13-8, in the second semifinals contest of the day at Quinnipiac Field Hockey & Lacrosse Turf Field. Quinnipiac improves to 12-4 on the season, while Sacred Heart finishes its year with a 6-11 overall record.

April 28, 2011Marissa Caroleo Named 2011 NEC Women's Lacrosse Player Of The YearHAMDEN, Conn. - Quinnipiac women's lacrosse junior midfielder Marissa Caroleo (North Babylon, N.Y.) was named the 2011 Northeast Conference Player of the Year Thursday night at the league's annual banquet. Caroleo becomes just the second player in program history to earn the honor, joining midfielder Tiffany Manzi who earned the award in 2008. Caroleo is one of three players to represent Quinnipiac on the All-NEC First Team, while three were also named to the All-NEC Second Team.

April 27, 2011Women's Lacrosse Raises Money For Breast Cancer AwarenessHAMDEN, Conn. - The Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team plans to raise money for breast cancer as part of Quinnipiac's Positive Play Program this coming Friday, Apr. 29, with its participation in the "Fight Like A Girl" breast cancer awareness campaign. Bracelets that read the slogan "Fight Like A Girl" will be sold for $5 at the Quinnipiac Field Hockey & Turf Field where No.1-seeded Quinnipiac faces No.4-seeded Sacred Heart at 12 p.m.

April 23, 2011Women's Lacrosse Earns No.1 Seed In NEC Playoffs With 13-8 Victory Over MonmouthThe Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team secured the No. 1 seed in the Northeast Conference playoffs with a 13-8 victory over Monmouth on Saturday afternoon at Kessler Field. The Bobcats, who win the NEC outright for the first time in program history, were led by juniors Devon Gibney (Hopkinton, Mass.), who collected four points and (a career-high) seven draw controls, and Marissa Caroleo's (North Babylon, N.Y.) five goal afternoon. Quinnipiac finishes the regular season with an 8-1 NEC mark and an 11-4 overall record, while the loss drops Monmouth to 5-4 in NEC action and 10-7 overall.

April 21, 2011Women's Lacrosse Clinches NEC Playoff Berth With 11-8 Win Over Mount St. Mary'sEMMITSBURG, Md. ? Senior Lauren Matuszczak (East Longmeadow, Mass.) scored a game-high seven points on three goals and four assists to lead the Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team over Mount St. Mary's, 11-8, on Thursday afternoon. The win ensures the Bobcats of a Northeast Conference playoff berth and no worse than a share of the 2011 NEC regular season title. Quinnipiac improves its NEC record to 7-1 and its overall record to 10-4, while the loss drops the Mountaineers to 6-10 overall and 5-3 in NEC action.

April 20, 2011Women's Lacrosse Reads To Pre-School ChildrenHAMDEN, Conn. ? The Quinnipiac University women's lacrosse team travelled to the Alphabet Academy in Hamden on Monday to read to pre-school students as part of the Athletic Department's Positive Play program. In addition to reading with the children, the team demonstrated use of their lacrosse equipment and had a healthy lunch while on the Alphabet Academy campus.

April 17, 2011Women's Lacrosse Defeats Long Island, 21-7Juniors Marissa Caroleo (North Babylon, N.Y.) and Devon Gibney (Hopkinton, Mass.) each tallied six goals, while sophomore Sarah Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) dished out a career-high seven assists to lead the Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team over Northeast Conference opponent Long Island, 21-7, on Sunday afternoon at Quinnipiac Field Hockey & Lacrosse Turf Field. The Bobcats' record improves to 9-4 overall and 6-1 in the NEC, while the loss drops Long Island to 1-13 overall and 1-
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April 16, 2011Bobcats Host Long Island On Senior Day, Sunday At 12 PMThe Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team (8-4, 5-1 NEC) hosts Northeast Conference opponent Long Island (1-12, 1-5 NEC) in its final regular season home game on Sunday, Apr. 17 at 12 p.m. Prior to the start of the game, Quinnipiac will honor its seven seniors with an on-field ceremony.